Usually, May is the time to enjoy the flowers that April's showers begot. But this year, we'll likely be playing catch-up with all the chores we didn't get to last month, which, truth be told, felt a lot like winter. Even though it was slow to the party, spring has finally arrived. Here are some chores that will finally get you out into the long-anticipated sunshine! 1. It's safe to plant dahlia...

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Usually, May is the time to enjoy the flowers that April's showers begot. But this year, we'll likely be playing catch-up with all the chores we didn't get to last month, which, truth be told, felt a lot like winter. Even though it was slow to the party, spring has finally arrived. Here are some chores that will finally get you out into the long-anticipated sunshine!

1. It's safe to plant dahlia tubers in the ground as soon as lilacs on your block are blooming.

2. Time to plant roses: Mound soil at the bottom of planting hole and spread roots over it before backfilling.